Pineview Dermatology

About Pineview Dermatology

Your skin is the largest and most visible organ of your body. It is a protective layer that encases your body and acts as a barrier against injury and disease. Your skin reflects your health and requires a lot of care, attention, and protection. Our focus at Pineview Dermatology, PLLC is promoting the health and wellness of your skin. Dr. Hardy offers a variety of medical, surgical and cosmetic skin care services, including BOTOX treatments for wrinkles, NeoStrata chemical peels, sclerotherapy for leg veins, as well as a complete line of quality skin care cleansing and moisturizing products by NeoStrata and LyphaZome. If you would additional information about any of our skin care services or products, please ask a member of our medically trained staff. To determine if you are a candidate for a cosmetic procedure, or if you are considering a cosmetic procedure, please talk to our dermatologist about your treatment options and the results that you can expect. BOTOX therapy is a popular treatment used to reduce the visible signs of aging. It is used to give the skin a younger and smoother appearance by temporarily softening, and even eliminating, the appearance of facial lines and wrinkles on the forehead, between our eyebrows, and around the corners of our eyes. BOTOX is a protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. A very small amount of BOTOX is injected directly into the muscles that cause wrinkles, weakening the muscles so they can no longer contract. BOTOX works to block the nerve impulses to the muscles, relaxing the muscles that form wrinkles without affecting normal facial expressions. The results of BOTOX therapy appear within three to ten days after the first treatment, and last between three to six months. A chemical peel is performed to improve the appearance of the skin on the face. It helps to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, even out skin tones, blemishes and sun-damaged skin. After a chemical peel, the skin appears tighter a